Summer vacation is only getting more expensive for parents, with some spending thousands of dollars on camp: It's 'highway robbery'

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Parents are going into debt and adjusting their work schedules to make sure their kids have care this summer.

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Why we are hard-wired to feel 'sunshine guilt' — and what you can do to manage it

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If you're experiencing "sunshine guilt" experts recommend staying active indoors or making time for your favorite hobbies.

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I want to give my kid the kind of summer I had in the '90s. I'm limiting technology and choosing spontaneity over structure.

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The author is limiting technology for her son this summer and giving him time to get bored outside and play.

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I've worked at Costco for 18 years. Here are 10 of the best things I'm seeing on the shelves this month.

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Costco has plenty of great items this July.

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14 easy cookout foods you can make in a slow cooker this 4th of July weekend

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pulled pork sandwiches
Pulled-pork sandwiches are an easy dish to make in a slow cooker.

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I've been a chef for years. Here are my 8 tips for making perfect, juicy burgers.

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Making a perfect, juicy burger might be easier than you think.

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I ranked 4 brands of store-bought beef hot dogs, and the best one had a great snap

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I tried four kinds of beef hot dogs from Nathan's, Sabrett, Applegate, and Ball Park.

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Interior designers share 11 low-cost ways to make a small outdoor space feel bigger

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You can do a lot with a small outdoor space if you know the right tricks.

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Where did all the lifeguards go?

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A lifeguard chair on the beach.
Lifeguard shortages have devastated America's pools and beaches since 2020. It's not clear when the lifeguards will be back.

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5 sandal trends that are in this summer and 4 that are out, according to stylists and designers

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Some nostalgic trends have come back in style, but others are too dated.

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